Incoming Sun Belt commissioner will work to keep conference intact

Incoming Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson used the conference basketball tournament that concluded Tuesday to begin convincing member schools to stay in the Sun Belt.

"There is always going to be threats," Benson said in Hot Springs, Ark. "One of my goals of the next 30 to 60 days, and it started today with the CEO meeting today, is talking about the benefits of being a member of the Sun Belt."

Benson is trying to keep the Sun Belt in tact as the Conference USA – Mountain West merger proceeds. There is good chance the new conference will go after Sun Belt teams, including FAU.